Welding Codes

Welding codes are compiled here in the United States by the AWS, American Welding Society. There are more than 240 AWS-developed codes in all, recommended practices and guides which are written in accordance with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) practices.

Welding coades are also covered by the ASME, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, when it comes to Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes. Information relevant to welding codes are covered in the following code books.

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Description

ASME BPVC Section II

Part C: Specifications for Welding Rods, Electrodes, and Filler Metals.[1]